Science and Marine Biology

WELCOME!!

There is perhaps no better way to learn about the delicate balance of natural systems than to study marine organisms and the communities they form. This pursuit is not only fascinating in itself but also teaches us how important the ocean and its inhabitants are to humans and why we should try to preserve and conserve this resource.

Marine Biology is the study of the sea's diverse inhabitants and their relationships to each other and their environment.

The history of marine biology is one of changing perspectives that have shaped the modern science and its applications.

Oceans are the principal physical feature of our planet. They cover nearly 71% of the earth's surface and represent the last great expanse on this planet to be charted and explored. The physical characteristics of these great bodies of water directly and indirectly affect our everyday lives, and the living organisms that inhabit them are an important source of food and natural products.

Oceans play in important role in everyday life because they affect weather patterns, provide food and vital resources.

Marine laboratories play an important role in education, conservation and biological research.

It is important to study marine biology in order to make informed decisions about how the oceans and their resources should be used and managed.

Scientists use an organized approach called the scientific method to investigate natural phenomenon.

Human interest in the sea probably dates back to the time we first set eyes on it, fished its waters, and sailed across it. The great expanse of water with its variety of strange and wonderful creatures has inspired awe, wonder and curiosity, myth and at times fear. This interest in the sea and its creatures was the beginning of the sciences of oceanography and marine biology.

Here is a video from the documentary Blue Planet. Please click on the link below and enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8rBYNP0UKM

"Sea" you real soon!